by Compete Performance | Jul 21, 2020 | Baseball, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Thinking of supplementing your diet with a protein powder? Here are some tips on how to choose the right one for your goals from Precision Nutrition. ► Weight loss / fat loss: If you’re looking to lose fat, pay attention to the protein-to-calorie ratio of your protein...
by Compete Performance | Jul 3, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
As athletes return to training for their sports, one of the key factors that will help them succeed is starting with the basics. For most people, activity levels for the past few months have been relatively lower and less sport-specific, which can lead to...
by Compete Performance | Jun 22, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Which way of stretching is better? Dynamic or static stretching? Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that involves fluid movements through a joint’s range of motion. The purpose of dynamic stretching is to prepare the muscles for the activity that is...
by Compete Performance | May 20, 2020 | ACL, Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Mental Training, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
After spending time away from organized activities, there will be an understood eagerness to quickly return to previous levels of practice and competition. That being said, young athletes and performers are best protected by realizing that starting with too many or...
by Compete Performance | May 16, 2020 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Uncategorized, Volleyball, Wrestling
The vibrant colors of fruits & veggies aren’t only nice to look at. They also tell us which special disease-fighting phytonutrients are inside. Most people don’t get enough phytonutrients. Learn what the phytonutrients do. And how much of each you need to fight...
by Compete Performance | Mar 27, 2020 | Baseball, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Wrestling
With many athletes currently in isolation due to COVID-19, helping them adjust their nutrition — including adding antioxidants — is key. Now that we are basically on lock down, I’m trying to catch up on all the reading and education I’ve been unable to get done in the...
